Seoul – TV channel KBS World launched on Vietnam’s digital terrestrial network VTC and on Guam’s only IPTV platform GTA as of September 1; and in Uzbekistan and Turkey as of Aug 1 and October 1 respectively. 2 million Vietnamese viewers can watch KBS World via VTC’s digital terrestrial network – KBS World’s first carriage deal via terrestrial network on a 24/7 basis. Considering the significance of terrestrial broadcast, KBS World now gets a credit Also, KBS … [Read more...] about New platforms & regions for KBS World
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Al Jazeera Mobile connects with fresh audiences
Doha - Al Jazeera Network has reported 14 new agreements with mobile operators - making Al Jazeera Mobile’s Arabic and English language SMS, MMS and live streaming content accessible in several new markets worldwide. In the Middle East, Al Jazeera Mobile launched with Saudi Arabia’s STC and Mobily; in the UAE with DU and also with Yemen Mobile. In North Africa new services have been launched with Egypt’s Etisalat Misr; Libya’s Libyana and Al Madar Al Jadid; in Mauritania … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera Mobile connects with fresh audiences
ESPN STAR Sports acquires rights for Olympic Games
ESPN STAR Sports announced it has secured the exclusive non - standard television rights including cable & satellite television from the International Olympic Committee for the Vancouver 2010 and London 2012 Olympic Games for 22 countries across the Indian subcontinent and South East Asia. The agreement will see ESPN STAR Sports deliver comprehensive coverage of Olympic programming across cable & satellite television platforms and simultaneous transmission on IPTV and Mobile TV to fans in 22 … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports acquires rights for Olympic Games
StarHub appoints new Head of Content
Singapore - StarHub announced the appointment of Kathleen Syron as its new head of content with effect from September 2008. Syron will report directly to StarHub's CEO, Terry Clontz. Syron and her team will be responsible for leading StarHub's content strategy across all three of its platforms pay television, mobile and online. "Kathleen brings with her an impressive wealth of international experience in content management. Content acquisition and management, particularly for digital media … [Read more...] about StarHub appoints new Head of Content
BBC launches world news hub
BBC World News television, the BBC's world online and newsgathering teams and representatives from BBC World Service radio and online, have combined forces to create a multimedia world news operation to support the BBC's international news services. BBC World News has also begun broadcasting from its new studio at London's BBC Television Centre. The new larger studio design has been created to fit with the recent channel re-fresh. Said Richard Porter, head of news for BBC World News, "We've … [Read more...] about BBC launches world news hub
BBC launches world news hub
BBC World News television, the BBC’s world online and newsgathering teams and representatives from BBC World Service radio and online, have combined forces to create a multimedia world news operation to support the BBC’s international news services. BBC World News has also begun broadcasting from its new studio at London’s BBC Television Centre. The new larger studio design has been created to fit with the recent channel re-fresh. Said Richard Porter, head of news for BBC World … [Read more...] about BBC launches world news hub